We list below summaries of one public figures's issue stances related to each topic, and which AmericansElect.org quiz answer each issue stance indicates. Click on the quiz answer link to see the full original excerpt and citations.

Question 1 answer A

on
Economy:
When you think about the US budget deficit, which of the following solutions is closest to your opinion?

A: Cutting existing programs

B: More spending cuts than tax increases (mix of both solutions)

C: More tax increases than spending cuts (mix of both solutions)

D: Raising Taxes

E: Unsure

Summary answer 'A' from 7 out of 9 statements:

Just two tax brackets: 10% below $100K; then 25% above that: A on question 1I left MN with a balanced budget, not a $6B deficit: B on question 1Refused to raise taxes to force fiscal responsibility: A on question 1Simply wrong for government to spend large surpluses: B on question 120% corporate tax cut; 20% business exclusion: A on question 1Reduce business tax from 3rd highest corporate tax rate: A on question 1Bush tax cuts should have been permanent in the first place: A on question 1Bush tax cuts should have permanent in the first place: A on question 1Supports Single Sales Tax Reform: A on question 1This question weighted at 23% importance.(Relative importance: 9 out of 39 statements.)

Question 2 answer A

on
Energy:
When you think about America’s energy needs, which of the following solutions comes closest to your opinion?

A: Strong investment in renewable energy like wind and solar

B: More drilling than investment in renewables (mix of both solutions)

Question 3 answer D

on
Healthcare:
When you think about healthcare reform in the United States, which of the following solutions is closest to your opinion?

A: The Government should be the sole provider of healthcare insurance

B: The Government should have a major role in providing healthcare insurance

C: The Government should have a limited role in providing healthcare insurance

D: Only private companies should provide healthcare insurance

E: Unsure

Summary answer 'D' from 5 out of 9 statements:

We did healthcare the right way in Minnesota: C on question 3Romney and Obama plans are really just "ObamneyCare": C on question 3No top-down, government-run, limited-choice system: D on question 3ObamaCare's individual mandate encroaches our freedom: D on question 3Shop around for best price & quality, like we do for TVs: D on question 32009 bill will break the bank, but not cut costs: D on question 3Start toward universal coverage by covering all kids: A on question 3Supports market-driven healthcare reform: D on question 3Expand coverage: purchasing pools &Medical Savings Accounts: C on question 3This question weighted at 23% importance.(Relative importance: 9 out of 39 statements.)

Question 4 answer C

on
Immigration:
When you think about illegal immigration, which of the following solutions come closest to your opinion?

A: All illegal immigrants should be able to stay in the US legally

B: Most illegal immigrants should be able to stay in the US, with some exceptions

C: Most illegal immigrants should be deported, with some exceptions

D: All illegal immigrants should be deported

E: Unsure

Summary answer 'C' from 4 out of 5 statements:

If feds won't protect border, then let the states do it: C on question 4No pathway to citizenship except military service: A on question 4No pathway to citizenship except military service: C on question 4Require federal electronic verification for state employment: C on question 4Require federal electronic verification for state employment: C on question 4This question weighted at 13% importance.(Relative importance: 5 out of 39 statements.)

Question 5 answer A

on
Foreign Policy:
When you think about the US pursuing its interests abroad, which of the following is closest to your opinion?

A: The US should always act in its own interest regardless of what other countries think

B: The US should rarely listen to other countries

C: The US should listen to other countries more often than not

D: The US should always listen to other countries before pursuing its own interests

E: Unsure

Summary answer 'A' from 5 out of 5 statements:

We should withdraw from Afghanistan more slowly: A on question 5Arbitrary deadline in Iraq shouldn't supersede common sense: A on question 5Decide Afghan withdrawal by strategy, not arbitrary deadline: A on question 52006: Growing problems in Iraq, but withdrawal disastrous: A on question 52007: Supported the surge; we're going all in: A on question 5This question weighted at 13% importance.(Relative importance: 5 out of 39 statements.)

Question 6 answer A

on
Education:
When you think about education in the US, which of the following is closest to your opinion?

A: School curriculums should be set entirely at a local school board level

B: School curriculums should be set more by local school boards than at a national level

C: School curriculums should be set more by national standards than at a local level

D: School curriculums should be set entirely at a national standardized level

E: Unsure

Summary answer 'A' from 2 out of 2 statements:

Let school districts decide on teaching intelligent design: A on question 6Parents should have educational options, like home schooling: A on question 6This question weighted at 5% importance.(Relative importance: 2 out of 39 statements.)

Question 7 answer A

on
Social Issues:
When you think about the rights of same-sex couples, which of the following is closest to your personal opinion?

A: Same-sex couples should not be allowed to marry or form any kind of civil union

B: Same-sex couples should be allowed to form civil unions, but not to marry in the traditional sense

C: Same-sex couples should be allowed to marry legally, with all the same rights as traditional marriages

D: Unsure

Summary answer 'A' from 2 out of 3 statements:

Voted for GLBT protection; later favored repealing the law: B on question 7Opposite-sex marriage is cornerstone of society: A on question 7Opposite-sex marriage is cornerstone of society: A on question 7This question weighted at 8% importance.(Relative importance: 3 out of 39 statements.)

Question 8 answer B

on
Environment:
Which of the following statements comes closest to your personal view?

A: Natural resources exist for the benefit of humanity

B: Natural resources exist for the benefit of humanity, but should be somewhat protected

C: Natural resources should be mostly protected, but also exist for the benefit of humanity

D: Natural resources exist on their own and should be completely protected

Question 9 answer B

on
Reform:
Which of the following comes closest to your personal opinion?

A: To make this country great, we should return to the examples and values of our forefathers

B: This country is already great, we shouldn't change a thing

C: To make this country great, we should keep building and adapting for the future

Summary answer 'B' from 2 out of 2 statements:

Obama is a declinist; I optimistically propose 5% growth: B on question 9Over $2M for National Guard and numerous military programs: B on question 9This question weighted at 5% importance.(Relative importance: 2 out of 39 statements.)

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